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Subtract 98/32 from 80/98

1^st number: 80/98, 2^nd number: 3 2/32

80/98 - 98/32 is -1761/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   80/98 = 80 × 16/98 × 16 = 1280/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   98/32 = 98 × 49/32 × 49 = 4802/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1280/1568 - 4802/1568 = 1280 - 4802/1568 = -3522/1568
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1761/784

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